Bangkok
To See
It has been the official residence of kings of Siam since 1782
The Grand Palace
A complex of buildings in the heart of Bangkok
It has been the official residence of kings of Siam since 1782
Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Wat Pho (Wat Po)
One of Bangkok's oldest temples
Temple of the Reclining Buddha
The birthplace of the traditional Thai massage
The earliest center for public education in Thailand
Originally called Wat Sam Chin because it's believed that 3 Chinese people built it
Wat Traimit Withayaram
Temple of the Golden Buddha- the largest solid gold buddha
Originally called Wat Sam Chin because it's believed that 3 Chinese people built it
Located on the West Bank of the Chao Phraya River
Wat Arun
'Temple of Dawn'- derived from a Hindu God
Located on the West Bank of the Chao Phraya River
Famous for its beautiful pearly iridescence
Popularly known as Loha Prasat
Wat Ratchanatdaram
A Buddhist temple constructed in 1846
Popularly known as Loha Prasat
Considered the first metal castle in Thailand
Formerly used in the old Brahmin ceremony
The Giant Swing
A landmark monument constructed in 1784 by King Rama I
Formerly used in the old Brahmin ceremony
Groups of men would swing themselves as high as they could
in hopes of reaching a bag of gold coins
The swinging ended in 1935 because it was too dangerous
The granite sign is displayed in the large square near the giant swing
Bangkok's City Name
The full ceremonial name of the city- 169 characters
The granite sign is displayed in the large square near the giant swing
One of Bangkok's most vibrant neighborhoods, known for the best street food
Chinatown
The biggest in the world, founded in 1782
One of Bangkok's most vibrant neighborhoods, known for the best street food
Watch locals prepare sacred temple offerings
Pak Khlong Talat- Flower Market
Bangkok's flower market open 24 hours
Watch locals prepare sacred temple offerings
Situated in a green lush area surrounded by canals
Khlong Lat Mayom- Floating Market
Enjoy a large variety of authentic Thai food
Situated in a green lush area surrounded by canals
Most of the market is on land with only a few boats selling produce
He is often there to share stories about the farm
Niyom's Orchid Farm
Mr. Niyom has a wide variety of beautiful orchids
He is often there to share stories about the farm
To Taste
Ou Baholyodhin, owner, uses family recipes passed down for generations
Rongros
"The House of Flavors"
Ou Baholyodhin, owner, uses family recipes passed down for generations
Located in an old parking garage with a rare sense of history
Famous for the Tom Yum Koong
The Sixth
A cozy, hip cafe run by a young couple
Famous for the Tom Yum Koong
This restaurant is distinguished by its creative use of these pastry cups
Pad Thai Kratong Thong
The history of using Kratong Thongs, 'pastry cups', dates back centuries
This restaurant is distinguished by its creative use of these pastry cups
as the foundation for its Pad Thai dish creating a masterful fusion of flavors
of a former beauty queen, the owner, Wongwich Sripinyoo's mother
Sri Trat
A charming rustic villa with Azur sofas and a giant mural
of a former beauty queen, the owner, Wongwich Sripinyoo's mother
Recipes come from the far East coastal town of Trat
A go-to place for mango sticky rice
Kor Panich
One of Bangkok's oldest eateries since 1932
A go-to place for mango sticky rice
The founders mother-in-law worked in The Grand Palace and provided the recipe
Run by the third generation of the family that started the business over 60 years ago
Natthaphon Coconut Ice Cream
Ice cream made from scratch using fresh, young coconut milk
Run by the third generation of the family that started the business over 60 years ago
To Experience
Home to various ethnic Chinese communities, art and cafes
Talat Noi
A historic neighborhood located on the periphery of Bangkok's Chinatown
Home to various ethnic Chinese communities, art and cafes
*Do a walking tour of the neighborhood in the following order:
1. Song Wat Road- lots of unique old car part shops
2. Antique Turtle Car- an abandoned Fiat 500
3. So Heng Tai Mansion- belonged to one of the earliest Chinese families
4. Rong Kueak Shrine- a brightly colored Chinese temple
5. Mother Roaster Cafe- rustic and charming, started by 'Auntie Pim'
6. Trok San Chao Rong Kueak- an alleyway with lots of street art
7. Dragon Roundabout- look for the spoon sculpture
8. Holy Rosary Church- one of the few Catholic Churches in the city
9. 'Scratching the Surface' mural- by Portuguese artist Vhils on Charoen Krung 30
10. Warehouse 30- industrial warehouses with shops and cafes
*Be sure to stop in Horse Unit and Woot Woot- 2 shops in the same building
An American that is famous for rejuvenating the Thai silk industry
Jim Thompson House Museum
Jim Thompson is known as the 'Thai Silk King'
An American that is famous for rejuvenating the Thai silk industry
Bangkok's first public library and dance hall are located in the park
Lumphini Park
The first public park in Bangkok, a green oasis with a large lake in the center
Bangkok's first public library and dance hall are located in the park
Also look for King Rama VI monument and the Lumpini clock tower
Different countries are represented on each of the 9 floors
Terminal 21- Sukhumvit Road
A large shopping mall known for the longest escalators in Thailand
Different countries are represented on each of the 9 floors
Papaya
Thailand's largest museum-like antique shop
Balzac
A charming cafe and French library
+ride on a longtail boat through the canals, tour the temples
**Check Airbnb Experiences
Get a Thai massage, attend a Muay Thai fight, take a cooking class,
+ride on a longtail boat through the canals, tour the temples
Bakeries and Bookshops
Hardcover: The Art Book Shop
Located on level 6 at Central Embassy
A Book with No Name
A cozy bookshop and cafe
Amnat Rattanamanee, owner, believes that "travel is most enriching
Passport Bookshop
A haven for travel book lovers
Amnat Rattanamanee, owner, believes that "travel is most enriching
when tourists take the time to read up beforehand"
In 2019, he opened Nine Pastry and started experimenting with sourdough and French patisserie
Nine Pastry
Israeli Chef Nir Netzer began as a home bakery many years ago
In 2019, he opened Nine Pastry and started experimenting with sourdough and French patisserie
Chef Nir is known to "never waste time"- a common trait Israeli chefs are known for
To get you started
Day One
Visit some of the temples
The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun are near each other
The Giant Swing and Bangkok's City Name sign
Also near these three temples
*Eat lunch at Pad Thai Kratong Thong
Walk through the Flower Market and Chinatown
Explore the Talat Noi neighborhood
Day Two
Visit Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market and Niyom's Orchid Farm
Lumphini Park
Jim Thompson House Museum
Terminal 21